Hover fly hoverfly Volucella zonaria Minsmere 25.8.2016 (1)

I think this is the hover fly which mimics a hornet as it is about the same size and when I was watching it seemed to have the ability to intimidate other insects that ere feeding on the blooms.

 

An impressive insect if only I could have had a better profile image but it kept its head down and was totally engrossed on gorging in the heat.

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